Darunavir Sandoz
Darunavir Sandoz is an HIV medicine that lowers the amount of HIV in your body, boosts your immune system, and reduces the risk of HIV-related illnesses.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
600 mg
Active Ingredient
Darunavir
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Adults typically take either 600 mg of Darunavir Sandoz twice a day or 800 mg once a day, always with 100 mg ritonavir.
Method
Always take Darunavir Sandoz with ritonavir and food. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink like water or milk.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg (600 mg twice a day) or 800 mg (once a day), depending on your doctor's prescribed regimen.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or bloating
- •Headache, tiredness, dizziness, drowsiness
- •Numbness, tingling or pain in hands or feet
RARE
- •Severe rash (DRESS syndrome), with fever, tiredness, and swelling of the face or lymph nodes
- •Chest pain, heart attack, slow heartbeat, or fast heartbeat
- •Kidney failure, kidney stones, difficulty urinating, frequent or increased urination, or darunavir crystals in kidneys
- •Confusion, disorientation, mood changes, restlessness, depression, anxiety, or unusual dreams
- •Muscle pain, cramps, weakness, joint stiffness, joint pain, or bone problems (osteonecrosis)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to darunavir, ritonavir, or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver disease, as you may not be able to take this medicine.
- Darunavir Sandoz does not cure HIV infection.
- You can still get other infections or HIV-related illnesses while taking this medicine. See your doctor regularly.
- A rash may occur, which can sometimes be serious or life-threatening. Tell your doctor right away if you develop a rash.
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- Do not stop taking Darunavir Sandoz and ritonavir without talking to your doctor first, even if you feel better.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy after taking Darunavir Sandoz.
- If you have hemophilia (a bleeding disorder), Darunavir Sandoz may increase your risk of bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfonamides (a type of medicine).
- This medicine contains para-orange (E110), which may cause allergic reactions.